Increasing Environmental responsibilities o n part o f the management to comply with e nvironment protec ti on and po llution control legislati ons and escalating environmental compliance and remediation costs, has created a need for effective Environmental Management System (EMS).The focus of EMS is to conserve input resources and to protect the environment. This paper describes the ISO 14000 ...

The ISO 14001 voluntary international environmental management standard, mostly used in the manufacturing industry, could be used in agricultural settings to increase quality of environmental management and decrease risk of environmental problems. Associated benefits might include reduced operating costs, increased competitiveness, and circumvention of future trade barriers. To see whether expe...

The ISO 14000 and ISO 9000 standards have a positive impact on achieving sustainable and efficient business. The ISO 14001, in particular, is credited with a crucial role of assisting businesses with managing their environmental credentials which are vital in the upcoming carbon economy. This paper explores the significance of ISO 14001 and expands on the possibilities of the use of this standa...

Purpose – The aim of this study is to focus on manufacturing small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are simultaneously pursuing quality and environmental objectives. Specifically, the paper examines: the specific motivations and resources of SMEs that have chosen to pursue both priorities, the types of initiatives these SMEs have implemented, and whether pursuing both priorities is corre...